Top Kerala Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

During this tour in Fort Kochi, we will discover the traditional landmarks of historical Kochi, which include ancient Chinese fishing nets, and the historical European settlements like Vasco Da Gama church and Dutch Cemetery. Move towards the Dutch/Mattancherry Palace, a museum under ASI. Spend time walking through the historical Jew Street towards the Jewish Synagogue. Explore the historic streets of Cochin on an exciting tuk-tuk tour around the city Feel like a local as you make your way to the city’s important sights and attractions Take in and admire the lively streets of the city and the impressive architecture of each landmark you visit. Discover the rich history and culture of the area as you interact with the locals and hear fascinating stories of the city.

Private Alappuzha (Alleppey) Backwater Cruise & Village Tour from Kochi Experience the magic of Kerala’s backwaters on this private day tour to Alappuzha (Alleppey), one of the most beautiful and authentic regions in South India. In just eight hours, enjoy the tranquil charm of palm-fringed canals, paddy fields, and village life that make this destination world-famous. Cruise through the serene waterways in your choice of Shikkara boat, houseboat, or water bus, stopping to watch fishermen, coconut harvesters, and local villagers at work. Take a refreshing walk along paddy fields and soak in the cool backwater breeze. All tours are private and flexible, with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, resort, homestay, or Cochin International Cruise Terminal. Discover the authentic beauty and culture of Kerala’s backwaters — a journey of peace, nature, and unforgettable memories.

Experience your private taxi sightseeing tour in Kochi with a trusted people, with guaranteed pick up from the cruise ship and timely Drop off to the cruise terminal. Explore the historical monuments and learn more about Kochi's rich history from your Driver/Local Expert. Kochi was a fishing village in the Kingdom of Kochi in the pre-colonial Kerala. Kochi was the center of the Indian spice trade for many centuries. Because of its rich spice history, Kochi was a major attraction for foreign traders. During this tour, you will travel in a taxi to explore Kochi's most important landmarks like Chinese fishing nets , St Francis church, the Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue, the Jain temple and more. And also some local places like Dhobhi Khana(Local Washing area), Ginger ware house(packing/drying of spices), and womens cooperatives spice markets, (spice making/ candle making, inscents making etc) to experience the life of local people. This tour includes monument entrance fees.

Trivandrum is a royal destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

Discover Kochi's fascinating multicultural past on a relaxed guided walking tour through the historic neighbourhoods of Fort Kochi and Jewish Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group experience (1–15 guests) combines history, architecture, local life, and hidden stories that most visitors miss. Walk through the streets where Portuguese, Dutch, British, Arab, Chinese, and Jewish communities shaped one of India's oldest international trading ports. Your walking tour include: Fort Kochi Beach Chinese Fishing Nets Vasco da Gama Square St. Francis Church (India's oldest European church) Santa Cruz Basilica (exterior) Dutch Cemetery (view from outside) Bastion Bungalow David Hall Princess Street Burger Street English Village Green Cochin Club Parade Ground Local spice and handicraft shops Jew Town Paradesi Synagogue (outside; interior visit if open and admission ticket purchased) Mattancherry Palace (outside; interior visit optional if time permits)

Simplify your tour of Kerala and keep every member of the group happy with this varied five-day tour. Experience Fort Kochi’s diverse culture, spot wildlife at Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, enjoy the cooler climate and tea fields of Munnar, and relax on an overnight houseboat cruise of the backwaters. The itinerary is customizable to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy the trip without having to arrange the logistics yourself.

See Kochi’s top attractions independently, in your own private tuk-tuk, with this private shore excursion, which includes round-trip transfers from the cruise ship dock. You'll have plenty of flexibility to explore at your leisure, with time to stop at key attractions such as Fort Kochi Beach and its Chinese Fishing Nets, the Dutch Cemetery, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, and Mattancherry Palace, to name a few.

Avoid the hassle of planning the logistics of your Kerala tour and leave it to someone else so you can just relax and enjoy yourself. This private 7-night tour includes a variety of highlights: culture, history, backwaters, beaches, and mountains. Tour tea fields and wildlife reserves in the mountains; spend a night on a houseboat in the backwaters; chill out on Kovalam beach, and more.

This shore excursion is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Kochi. Tour the incredible sites on a four-hour journey through Fort Kochi, Mattanchery and the Jewish Synagogue. You'll learn about local life from your professional guide, get an up close look at the famous Chinese fishing nets that dot the coastline and explore the best this incredible Southern Indian city has to offer.

Join a local guide on a hike through a tea plantation at sunset and avoid the risk of finding your own way down in the dark. Hike through tea and spice fields and get the chance to watch the sun set over Munnar from the Chithirapuram View Point, one of the most popular lookouts in town. Receive personalized attention and go at your own pace on this small-group tour.

Get around Fort Kochi and Mattancherry in style on a private city tour by bicycle. Pedal along a pre-planned route through the historic parts of town with your English-speaking guide. Visit many highlights, including churches and temples, the Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town and the synagogue, markets and tea stalls, and more.

Make the most of your time in Kochi and avoid the hassle of catching taxis or tuk-tuks around town with a private or small-group sightseeing tour. Focus on the Fort Kochi and Jew Town areas, and learn more about their multicultural history from your local guide. Highlights include the Dutch Palace, Basilica of Santa Cruz, and the famous Chinese fishing nets along the Fort Kochi shoreline.

Explore the highlights of historic Kochi in the most comfortable way when you take a private tour by air-conditioned car. The itinerary is customizable to suit your interests, whether that’s history, culture, religion, or nature. Check out the famous Chinese fishing nets, Jew Town, the churches and palaces, and more, while learning about the ancient city from your guide.

Kochi’s sights are spread out, and it can be tricky covering the highlights in limited time. Take in Mattancherry Palace, the Chinese Fighing Nets, the historic synagogue in Jew Town, and other top attractions in less time than you could alone on this private half-day tour, which whisks you between neighborhoods by chauffeured vehicle. Throw in lesser-visited sights, including a women’s cooperative, for a taste of how Kochiites really live.

Discover the distinctive architecture of Cochin’s synagogues. See the fusion of Kerala and global styles at the Chennamangalam Synagogue and admire the building’s ornate altar, brightly painted ceiling, and intricately carved staircase and balconies. Visit the Paradesi Synagogue to see rare antiques, glass chandeliers, and lovely hand-painted tiles. You’ll have the chance to explore 3-4 synagogues as part of this fascinating cultural experience.

Make the most of a short time on land with this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi designed for cruise ship passengers. Spend a half or full day seeing the sites of the town from a compact tuk-tuk, including Chinese fishing nets, churches, the synagogue, markets, and more. You’ll be picked up directly from the port and returned there in good time.

Make the most of your time at shore and take a tour of Kochi’s main highlights. There are three different itineraries based on the day of travel which visits key landmarks including the Kerala backwaters, the traditional Chinese fishing nets, the St. Francis Church, and Fort Kochi. Learn about the history of Kochi from your guide and enjoy a hassle-free trip during this shore excursion.

See the top attractions in and around Fort Cochin and Mattanchery on a private 7-hour tour. Start with a motorboat cruise around Kochi (Cochin) Harbor and Bolghatty Island, then visit highlights such as the Paradesi Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese fishing nets. Includes entrance fees, private guide and vehicle, and port pickup and drop-off.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Kochi, don’t spend precious time planning visits to nearby attractions. Instead, let someone take care of planning and driving and quickly set off to see what the area has to offer. Take a trip on a traditional houseboat on Kerala’s backwaters, then tour the city’s colonial-era forts and churches. A buffet lunch and round-trip transportation from your ship are included.

Discover the royal heritage of Tripunithura on a 3.5-hour tour of the Hill Palace that concludes with a high tea with members of the current royal family. Includes entrance to the Hill Palace Museum and Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, guide, and light refreshments.

Enjoy a houseboat tour on the inland waterways of Kochi when your cruise ship pulls into the Kochi port. Travel to Alleppey (Alappuzha) to board a traditional houseboat that takes you on a 2-hour cruise through scenic waterways lined with villages, rice paddies and coconut palms. Sample the delicious cuisine of Kerala during a lunch served on board your vessel. Afterward, transfer to an air-conditioned coach to see the highlights of Fort Kochi, including the Chinese fishing nets.

Get the chance to see wild elephant herds in their natural environment on this day tour from Munnar. You'll visit Anakulam, known as an area where elephants congregate, and hopefully see large herds from your vehicle. You'll also visit a few different waterfalls, with the chance to take a dip in one of the falls if you choose.

Hello! Skip expensive shore excursions ! Book a Private Tour or join a thrifty Group Tour ! Comfortable transportation, entertaining and enriching travel experience, and travelling sustainably.  The tours are customized to suit the arrival and departure schedule of your ship to ensure you have a worry free Shore Excursion. We ensure your timely return after the tour. All attractions in Kochi viz.,heritage, backwaters, houseboats, villages, farms and much more. Following are our popular tours. Cultures of Kochi. An over view tour of heritage areas of interior Kochi which are virgin to travelers. It is a prosperous state for which these regions out side Kochi are must visit places

If you're traveling by cruise to Cochin and want the chance to explore a bit more of Kerala, this shore excursion might be the perfect fit. Three itineraries are available, depending on your arrival date, which could have you either visiting the backwaters on a traditional houseboat, visiting the historic sites of Fort Cochin, or both!